Which statement is true about oxygen and rocks? (5 points)

a
Both are mixtures.

b
Both are pure substances.

c
Oxygen is a mixture and a rock is a pure substance.

d
Oxygen is a pure substance and rocks are mixtures.

1 answer

The correct statement is:

d. Oxygen is a pure substance and rocks are mixtures.

Oxygen (O2) is a pure substance in its molecular form, while rocks are typically composed of a combination of different minerals and materials, making them mixtures.